Facebook Bans Boudoir Photos From 40-Year-Old

Facebook removed the above photo of Philadelphia actress Amanda Schoonover because it was "too obscene." FOR REAL? I saw more flesh on my 7 a.m. walk to the coffee shop. GRANTED, I DO LIVE IN LOS ANGELES. But really?

Schoonover, who recently turned 40, teamed up with photographer Kate Raines of Plate 3 Photography to shoot a series of 40 boudoir photos, with the idea to release one each day on Facebook. Fun! Sassy! I like it!

"I wanted to do something that promoted a positive image of what 40 looks like," says Schoonover, a South Philadelphia resident. "Some people say, 'Well, don't worry. You don't look 40!' I find this rather insulting. What do people think 40 looks like? This is what it looks like, and I am very proud of it. I am hoping the pictures inspire others to love themselves at any age."

Generally speaking, response has been positive, although at least one person complained to Facebook that the photos "violate community standards," as Facebook puts it. And Facebook agreed, pulling one of the photos down for obscenity. And it's easy to imagine that some of her friends are wondering whether it's a good idea to put sexy photos out there on social media the way that Schoonover is doing it.

Seriously, Facebook? Seriously? Of course, Facebook is a private company and can do whatever the eff it wants, but, seriously, maybe it should concentrate on the real problems that exist within its community and not on some tasteful semi-nudes meant to empower women.